Health & Fitness Blog: Alzheimer's diseasetag:blog.syracuse.com,2014:/healthfitness/9492010-01-11T20:00:02ZNews and Notes from Amber SmithMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceExercise associated with preventing, improving mild cognitive impairment, study saystag:blog.syracuse.com,2010:/healthfitness//949.4088445.201001080938532010-01-11T20:00:02Z2010-01-08T14:38:53ZJupiter Images UnlimitedStudy shows cognitive impairments can be prevented, minimized through exercise.Two studies released today in the Archives of Neurology says that exercise is associated with preventing and improving mild cognitive impairment. Moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Jupiter Images UnlimitedStudy shows cognitive impairments can be prevented, minimized through exercise.Two studies released today in the Archives of Neurology says that exercise is associated with preventing and improving mild cognitive impairment. Moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later...
Major JAMA study: Ginkgo biloba has no more effect on cognition than placebotag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.40646162009-12-30T16:31:48Z2009-12-30T16:36:20Z(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)A ginkgo leaf from a tree is seen in Nashville, Tenn. in this April 2009 file photo. "The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth" book on my desk, by Jonny Bowden, says that ginkgo has profound and important...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)A ginkgo leaf from a tree is seen in Nashville, Tenn. in this April 2009 file photo. "The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth" book on my desk, by Jonny Bowden, says that ginkgo has profound and important...
National Memory Screening Day takes place at sites throughout Central New Yorktag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.39475812009-11-17T19:09:51Z2009-11-17T19:28:08Z Jupiter Images UnlimitedHow strong is your memory? Find out during National Memory Screening Day.The Alzheimer's Foundation of America sponsors national Memory Screening Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at locations across America, including several throughout Central New York. As About.com...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Jupiter Images UnlimitedHow strong is your memory? Find out during National Memory Screening Day.The Alzheimer's Foundation of America sponsors national Memory Screening Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at locations across America, including several throughout Central New York. As About.com...
Caregiver contest: Win books about caring for elderly parentstag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.3879012.200911131318382009-11-09T15:10:07Z2009-11-13T18:18:38ZAmber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.htmlFlu deaths higher among seniors with dementiatag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.38701142009-11-03T14:33:51Z2009-11-03T14:53:17ZAmber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.htmlGPS shoe tracks wanderers, targets Alzheimer's / dementia markettag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.34574422009-08-19T06:12:27Z2009-08-19T06:22:30ZThe shoe containing a GPS locator is called the Ambulator. Two technology companies have created the "Ambulator," a shoe with Global Positioning Technology, that may be useful in caring for people with dementia who have a tendency to wander. The...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
The shoe containing a GPS locator is called the Ambulator. Two technology companies have created the "Ambulator," a shoe with Global Positioning Technology, that may be useful in caring for people with dementia who have a tendency to wander. The...
HBO's "Alzheimer's Project" looks at memory loss diseasetag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.26804602009-05-08T09:13:10Z2009-05-08T09:14:39ZCourtesy of HBOHBO offers five pieces of a documentary, "The Alzheimer's Project," over three nights. One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills....Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Courtesy of HBOHBO offers five pieces of a documentary, "The Alzheimer's Project," over three nights. One of the most devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer's disease, an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills....
"The Alzheimer's Project," a 4-part HBO series, begins May 10tag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.25265982009-04-10T05:13:02Z2009-04-10T05:20:21ZU.S. Postal ServiceThe post office issued this stamp in 2008. "The Alzheimer's Project" is a four-part, three-night HBO series that investigates the disease, research progress and its effect on families. (Watch the trailer here.) Part one, "The Memory Loss Tapes,"...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
U.S. Postal ServiceThe post office issued this stamp in 2008. "The Alzheimer's Project" is a four-part, three-night HBO series that investigates the disease, research progress and its effect on families. (Watch the trailer here.) Part one, "The Memory Loss Tapes,"...
ABC's of Alzheimer's and dementia April 7 and 14tag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.24379682009-03-26T17:41:48Z2009-03-26T17:58:16Z Crouse Hospital and the Alzheimer's Association of Central New York sponsor "The ABCs of Alzheimer's and Dementia" coming up on April 7 and 14. Central New York is home to more than 130,000 Alzheimer's caregivers, who provide around-the-clock care...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Crouse Hospital and the Alzheimer's Association of Central New York sponsor "The ABCs of Alzheimer's and Dementia" coming up on April 7 and 14. Central New York is home to more than 130,000 Alzheimer's caregivers, who provide around-the-clock care...
ABC's of Alzheimer's and Dementia April 7 and 14 in Syracusetag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.23896482009-03-16T23:28:07Z2009-03-18T20:00:43Z Crouse Hospital and the Alzheimer's Association of Central New York sponsor "The ABCs of Alzheimer's and Dementia" coming up on April 7 and 14. Central New York is home to more than 130,000 Alzheimer's caregivers, who provide around-the-clock care...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Crouse Hospital and the Alzheimer's Association of Central New York sponsor "The ABCs of Alzheimer's and Dementia" coming up on April 7 and 14. Central New York is home to more than 130,000 Alzheimer's caregivers, who provide around-the-clock care...
Spinal test predicts who gets Alzheimer'stag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.23920632009-03-17T14:42:49Z2009-03-17T14:46:10ZResearchers say they've got a reliable way to predict who is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, through a test of spinal fluid....Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Researchers say they've got a reliable way to predict who is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, through a test of spinal fluid....
Alzheimer's 101 in Baldwinsville Feb. 11tag:blog.syracuse.com,2009:/healthfitness//949.21569422009-02-04T19:37:08Z2009-02-04T19:51:54ZThe Alzheimer's Association of CNY sponsors an "Alzheimer's 101" meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 Genesee St., Baldwinsville....Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
The Alzheimer's Association of CNY sponsors an "Alzheimer's 101" meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 Genesee St., Baldwinsville....
Boston Legal features Alzheimers disease in William Shatner character, Denny Cranetag:blog.syracuse.com,2008:/healthfitness//949.18589942008-12-04T19:22:23Z2008-12-04T19:35:38ZAssociated PressIn this Oct. 11, 2008 file photo, actor William Shatner arrives at the 5th annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Runway for Life benefit in Beverly Hills, Calif. Every Patient's Advocate columnist Trisha Torrey, (also an about.com guide) has...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Associated PressIn this Oct. 11, 2008 file photo, actor William Shatner arrives at the 5th annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Runway for Life benefit in Beverly Hills, Calif. Every Patient's Advocate columnist Trisha Torrey, (also an about.com guide) has...
Study suggests Alzheimer's link with junk foodtag:blog.syracuse.com,2008:/healthfitness//949.18483952008-12-02T19:27:51Z2008-12-02T19:30:55ZJupiter Unlimited A researcher in Sweden suggests that a diet high in fat, sugar and cholesterol can lead to Alzheimer's disease....Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Jupiter Unlimited A researcher in Sweden suggests that a diet high in fat, sugar and cholesterol can lead to Alzheimer's disease....
Seeking people for research on Alzheimer's diseasetag:blog.syracuse.com,2008:/healthfitness//949.17097022008-11-03T18:34:36Z2008-11-03T18:40:54ZAssociated PressA Syracuse neurologist is looking for volunteers for three studies related to Alzheimers disease research. 1. One study looks at home-based assessments and which method of information gathering is more practical: telephone, mail or electronic kiosks. You may qualify...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Associated PressA Syracuse neurologist is looking for volunteers for three studies related to Alzheimers disease research. 1. One study looks at home-based assessments and which method of information gathering is more practical: telephone, mail or electronic kiosks. You may qualify...
Post office unveils Alzheimers stamptag:blog.syracuse.com,2008:/healthfitness//949.16107672008-10-15T20:16:31Z2008-10-15T20:22:54Z The United States Postal Service and the Alzheimer's Association join forces to release the new Alzheimer Awareness Stamp, available starting Oct. 17. The 42-cent commemorative stamp was created to illuminate the escalating Alzheimer epidemic, and to heighten public awareness...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
The United States Postal Service and the Alzheimer's Association join forces to release the new Alzheimer Awareness Stamp, available starting Oct. 17. The 42-cent commemorative stamp was created to illuminate the escalating Alzheimer epidemic, and to heighten public awareness...
Meet Sean Huckins, a scientist in human brain mappingtag:blog.syracuse.com,2008:/healthfitness//949.11784992008-09-25T04:00:05Z2008-09-23T14:16:39ZStephen D. Cannerelli / Post-StandardSean Huckins, M.S., is a senior research associate with SUNY Neurosurgery at the Institute for Human Performance. Behind him is a picture of the functional MRI machine he operates and a brain scan done during a...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Stephen D. Cannerelli / Post-StandardSean Huckins, M.S., is a senior research associate with SUNY Neurosurgery at the Institute for Human Performance. Behind him is a picture of the functional MRI machine he operates and a brain scan done during a...
A new look for Alzheimer's Associationtag:blog.syracuse.com,2007:/healthfitness//949.2475112007-07-16T05:02:02Z2007-07-16T05:12:20ZThe Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has a new look for its web site at www.alzcny.org/centralnewyork/ Organizers say the new site provides better integration with national chapters. It features information about scientific and medical advancements and caregiving,...Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
The Central New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has a new look for its web site at www.alzcny.org/centralnewyork/ Organizers say the new site provides better integration with national chapters. It features information about scientific and medical advancements and caregiving,...
Brain Inflammation May Be Friend, Not Foe, For Alzheimer's Patientstag:blog.syracuse.com,2007:/healthfitness//949.1751852007-06-01T21:00:01Z2007-06-01T21:02:03ZHave you heard of the "vaccine approach" to Alzheimer's? Read on... This news about Alzheimer's disease comes to us from the University of Rochester Medical Center....Amber Smithhttp://connect.syracuse.com/user/amsmith/index.html
Have you heard of the "vaccine approach" to Alzheimer's? Read on... This news about Alzheimer's disease comes to us from the University of Rochester Medical Center....